Pregnancy is a time where couples tend to cozy up to each other like they were on their honeymoon. This is especially true for first time parents. They can’t help but feel happy and have no way of expressing themselves. Some women tend to feel insecure from the moment they realize they are pregnant and this leads to clinging behavior with their spouses.

As a husband there are a few things that you should be aware of. Your wife is going through a change physically, mentally as well as emotionally. You need to understand that in the next few weeks she will have temper tantrums that will want to send you running for the hills but you need you be patient. You helped to put her in this condition and there will be a beautiful bundle of joy that will carry your name in a few months time.

Do not over congratulate your wife and keep the news within the family for the first trimester. Include close friends as they are a good support system for your wife. Do not spread the news like wild fire. Too many people knowing will lead to advice from strangers that your wife may not appreciate.

If your wife is not in the mood to talk and socialize do not force her to. Never put her in a mood that is not positive, Keep negative people and situations away from you.

A pregnant woman has a keen sense of smell. If you smoke then stay away from her as that may lead her to bouts of nausea. The slightest smell can trigger irritation.

Never let your partner feel lonely or isolated. It is detrimental to her mental health as well as to the baby. Try and wrap up work and rush home as soon as possible. Forget going out with the office buddies for a few months. If you can, put you wife to sleep and always have your arms around her and make her feel secure. Her feelings are transferred to the baby.

Do anything and everything you can to keep a smile on your wives face. It’s a picture you will love to see and a feeling she will love to see. If your wife is the kind of woman who loves to go shopping, take her to the mall and let her indulge. Constantly remind her of how beautiful she looks and how excited you are about the arrival of the baby.